BobbyT22
Contributor
I watched a few episodes of the show and had to turn away in disgust, but not because I either agreed or disagreed with the cause. I was disgusted with the complete lack of professionalism as a Mariner displayed by Mr Watson (I can't even bring myself to call him 'Captain'). I say this as both a current active duty Naval Officer of 17 years and counting, and as a holder of a current USCG License - Third mate, unlimited tonnage, Oceans. Based on what I saw on the show, Mr Watson runs his ship sloppily, in an unseamanlike manner, and completely lacks for "command presence" in his bearing. When I saw him actually take a vote instead of make a command decision I was done. Changed the channel instantly.
I realize these are activists and it would be unrealisitic to expect them to perform in a manner anywhere close to the standards of the US Navy. I don't. But I have also borded many ships in many oceans, of all flags. I know that all well run ships, merchant or Naval, posesses a level of discipline amongst the crew which is unmistakable and obvious. It is also completely lacking aboard Mr Watson's vessel.
I realize these are activists and it would be unrealisitic to expect them to perform in a manner anywhere close to the standards of the US Navy. I don't. But I have also borded many ships in many oceans, of all flags. I know that all well run ships, merchant or Naval, posesses a level of discipline amongst the crew which is unmistakable and obvious. It is also completely lacking aboard Mr Watson's vessel.